Massage therapists

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 65% compared to 83% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations28% of massage therapists work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.72% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 9% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 91% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 62% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 84%Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 74% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 26% compared to 16% for all occupations32% of massage therapists work all year, while 68% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.70% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 10% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 90% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 79% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.The aging population has been a key factor supporting growth in demand for services, as well as expanding private medical insurance coverage and growing usage of massage therapy in the treatment of pain in primary care. In addition to traditional employment settings such as spas, massage therapists are now an important part of wellness clinics working in conjunction with other health professions. The profession is physically demanding and can result in early-career attrition. Some clinics have reported difficulty in filling vacancies, especially in smaller communities throughout Nova Scotia.Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation. Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors: Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 87%Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 11% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 64% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations24% of massage therapists work all year, while 76% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.64% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 86% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 67% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations